Goronyo Praises Tinubu’s 2026 Budget, Focus on Security, Roads
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the 2026 Appropriation Bill. He described the budget as people-centred and responsive to the pressing needs of Nigerians, particularly in the critical areas of security and road infrastructure. “The significant budgetary allocation to security reflects the President’s unwavering […]
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request to Deploy Troops to Benin Republic
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senate has formally approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, following last weekend’s attempted military takeover in the neighbouring country. The approval was announced on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary, after the president’s request was reviewed in the Committee of the […]
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military for Foiling Coup in Benin Republic
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has applauded the swift and decisive intervention of Nigeria’s Armed Forces in helping to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Benin following an early morning coup attempt on Sunday. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu […]
First Lady Highlights Role of Women in National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria marked 70 years of female participation in the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Thursday, with First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, highlighting the critical role of women in strengthening national security. At the commemorative event themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future,” Senator Tinubu […]
FCT CP Tightens Security, Warns Journalists Against Panic Reports
By Oluwakemi Kindnes The FCT Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, says the command under his leadership is intensifying security operations across key crime routes across communities, deploying aggressive patrols, stop-and-search teams and rapid-response units to curb rising criminal activities. Speaking during a meeting with journalists on Thursday in Abuja, the CP said the command’s renewed […]
FG Inducts 1,187 New ASPs, Tasks Graduates on Ethics
QBy Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has commissioned 1,187 newly graduated cadets of Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, inducting them into the Force as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs). The Passing Out Parade, held on Saturday in Kano State, marked the completion of five years of academic and professional training, during […]
IGP Egbetokun Directs Nationwide Community-Focused Policing
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has stressed the critical role of intelligence in combating violent crime, directing all Commissioners of Police to strengthen community-based networks nationwide. Speaking to senior officers in Abuja on Thursday, IGP Egbetokun said: “The fight against violent crime is won first in the field of intelligence. […]
Nigeria Leaders Urge Dialogue, Trust at International Peace Conference
By Oluwakemi Kindness Senior security officials, faith leaders, women’s advocates, and civic organizations on Thursday urged Nigerians to embrace dialogue, empathy, and trust as tools to address rising insecurity, polarization, and social divisions. Their calls came during the 9th International Conference on Love and Tolerance, themed “Bridging Divides, Building Trust in a Polarised World.” The […]
Nigeria Police Withdraw 11,566 VIP Escorts for Frontline Security Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has began the withdrawal of 11,566 officers assigned to VIP protection duties, in a major overhaul aimed at strengthening national security and improving public safety. Announcing the policy shift during a meeting with senior commanders in Abuja, the Inspector General of Police said the decision aligns with a […]
Reps Donates N20m to Family of Slain Kebbi Vice-Principal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday announced a N20 million donation to the family of Hassan Makuku, the Vice-Principal of Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, who was tragically killed during a bandit attack in Kebbi State. Makuku lost his life while shielding students during […]